Ouagadougou, Burkina FasoQuick decision
When to visit Ouagadougou?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
17°C–33°C in January
🌧 Least rain
0% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
February (0%)
📅 Best score
7.9/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
FESPACOFeb–Mar (biennial) — Africa's largest film festival.
Central market & craftsOct–Feb — masks, bronzes, traditional fabrics, dry season.
Burkinabè cuisineYear-round — tô, grilled chicken, dolo (millet beer), maquis.
BudgetNov–Feb — dry season, accommodation €15–25, meals €2–3.
Monthly climate data
Ouagadougou weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 17°C | 33°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.9h | 7.9/10 |
| 🥵 February | 20°C | 36°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 March | 24°C | 39°C | 2% | 0.1 | 10.8h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 April | 28°C | 40°C | 3% | 0.1 | 11.1h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 May | 28°C | 38°C | 17% | 0.8 | 11.2h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 25°C | 35°C | 31% | 2.1 | 11.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 24°C | 32°C | 58% | 5.5 | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 23°C | 30°C | 78% | 7.8 | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 23°C | 32°C | 54% | 4.6 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ☀️ October | 24°C | 34°C | 18% | 1.1 | 11.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🥵 November | 20°C | 36°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.9h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ December | 19°C | 34°C | 0% | 0.0 | 10.6h | 7.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 39°C, 7% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 32°C, 56% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 34°C, 24% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 34°C, 0% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 0% rainy days and 33°C.
February is the wettest month with 0% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 33°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.5/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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